Mizpah Jewelry and Friendship Coin Gifts

The friendship coin or Mizpah coin, as it is also known, make perfect gifts for friends and loved ones. Mizpah jewelry consists of two separated pieces of one coin. The two parts of the coin are worn as Mizpah necklaces or Mizpah charms by each of the two friends.

Mizpah jewelry is usually given as a gift from one of the people in a relationship to the other:

*Friends
*Married couples
*Engaged couples
*Dating partners
*Parents and children

The Mizpah Coin Meaning

Mizpah" refers to "watchtower," a place in the mountainous region of Gilead, Jordan. The mizpah coin expresses a commitment and offers the power of hope during time of struggle.

Biblical Reference
The Book of Genesis 31:49 refers to Mizpah: "It was also called Mizpah, because he said, 'May the Lord keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other.'"

The reason the Mizpah coin or friendship coin is given as a gift is when one of the two people are going away. Whether it is a child going off to college, a loved one or friend going on a trip, or two people separated by death, the Mizpah coin gift contains a message that the relationship or friendship will remain true until the other person returns. The words on the Mizpah are also a prayer, asking for the safe return of the person who is away:

"The Lord watch between me and thee, while we are absent one from another."

Types of Mizpah Jewelry

Mizpah jewelry is available in many styles and designs for both men, women, and children.

* Mizpah Charm - This is a wonderful gift for a little girl as she goes off to her first day of kindergarten. It is a reminder to her of how much she is loved and that she will return safely home to be united with her family at the end of the school day.

* Mizpah Pendant - This is ideal for a man or a boy. Whether they are traveling or just going to work or school for the day, this Mizpah pendant will keep them close until they return to their loved ones.

* Sterling Silver Mizpah - This is a perfect gift for newlywed couples or engaged couples. The sterling silver makes the Mizpah a timeless piece of jewelry that can be handed down to sons and daughters for generations to come.

* Gold Mizpah Coin - The gold Mizpah is a touching gift for someone whose loved one has died. The Mizpah can be buried with the deceased while the survivor wears the Mizpah as a symbol of their undying love and the hope of eternal life in Heaven together.